A modern home on a quiet road
This detached house on Lignelaan 32 sits in Grootegast, a village in the municipality of Westerkwartier. Built in 2020, it is a recent addition to a street that feels calm and residential, close to a school and public transport. The asking price of €650,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Westerkwartier sits at a different level, and this home is priced accordingly.
Inside the house
The agent describes a home with six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 639 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 155 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 170 square metres; the plot is 561 square metres in both. According to the agent, the house has double glazing and is fully insulated, with partial underfloor heating and a heat pump. The energy label is A+++, an efficient label, which means energy costs should be modest.
Life in Grootegast
Grootegast is a village where about 3,355 people live, and a quarter of the homes were built after 2010. Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. Some residents are positive: "Child-friendly. Quiet. Safe," says one. Another describes the area as having "dreamy landscapes formed by meadows" and friendly, straightforward people. But not everyone agrees, with one resident reporting bullying and theft from the garden. The reviews reflect a range of experiences, so it is worth reading them yourself. This is the Grootegast neighbourhood, where the housing stock is mixed in age.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Aldi is just around the corner, and Poiesz is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Gezondheidscentrum Grootegast, is about 770 metres away, with the pharmacy next door. Children can walk to cbs Jan Kuipers primary school, about a ten-minute walk, or Basisschool Christal a bit further. Bus stops at De Klap and Het Steen are within a five-minute walk, served by lines 39, 133 and 139. The nearest train station is Grijpskerk, about 4.5 kilometres away. The municipality of Westerkwartier covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €495,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 31% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €340,000 to €495,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is measured at 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 15 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, also an area-level indication.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Reinette on Vastgoed Nederland and Pararius.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Lignelaan 32, Grootegast
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €650,000 is 59% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €409,058. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 155 m², is €4,194, which is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €3,624 per m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the local market.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the house has six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 155 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 170 m². The plot is 561 m². The home was built in 2020 and has an energy label of A+++, an efficient label.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was set at €495,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 31% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 46%, from €340,000 to €495,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data for this address shows road traffic noise at 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 15 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 figures. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Aldi is 690 metres away and Poiesz is 882 metres away, both within a short walk. For schools, cbs Jan Kuipers is 921 metres away and Basisschool Christal is 1,012 metres away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Grootegast at 770 metres, with the pharmacy next door.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Grootegast, De Klap and Grootegast, Het Steen are both about 500 metres away, served by lines 39, 133 and 139. The stop at Grootegast, Centrum, about 760 metres away, also has line 101. The nearest train station is Grijpskerk, about 4.5 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. One resident describes the area as "Child-friendly. Quiet. Safe," while another mentions "dreamy landscapes formed by meadows" and friendly people. However, one review reports bullying and theft, so experiences vary.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing and is fully insulated, with a heat pump and partial underfloor heating.
